Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Below N&w RR Trestle · Structure no. 000000000000980
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 622 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,163
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 87,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,940 by 2032. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD carry?
About 87,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD?
The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Lincoln Pw over Whiskey Run Bell RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.